Joe Vita nominated Ms. Traisci-Marandola, who has served one year on the board. Dr.
Larry Stillman
seconded her nomination.

In addition to her own vote, she also had the support of David A. Lawson.

Mr. Lawson subsequently nominated Ms. Traisci-Marandola for vice chairman, and she was elected to that post in a 7-5 vote over fellow GOP member Mr. McLachlan.

Mr. McLachlan had support from David L. Lawson, Mr. McSherry, Mr. Ruggiero and Mr. Scozzafava.

In unanimous votes, Mr. Vita was elected secretary of the board and Mr. Coppola was elected vice secretary. Later in the meeting, David. L Lawson announced he would be resigning from the board to move to Alabama.